Adjunct Instructor - HVAC

JOB TITLE:

Adjunct Instructor, HVAC

DEPARTMENT:

Trades Institute

STATUS:

Temporary, non-benefit eligible position and employment is determined on a course-by-course, contract basis.

PAY RANGE:

Pay is determined by the number and type of credits taught

FLSA:

Exempt

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

The Adjunct is responsible for teaching courses in the HVAC apprentice program. Courses may include alternative delivery methods; day, evening, or weekend times. This position will teach classes that may include: HVAC Fundamentals and HVAC Electrical. Start date is August 25, 2025.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provides career-oriented instruction and support to students to assist them in the development and/or improvement of HVAC systems and skills

Provides quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development and strategies

Fosters positive student and community relations

Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements

Integrates subject area with other related curricula

Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies

Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process

Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment

Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed

Performs other related duties as assigned

Reports to Director, Trades and Industrial Arts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education Policy 730 requires the following minimum qualifications for faculty in career and technical disciplines:

Three years of experience in the occupation to be taught, OR

An equivalent number of years of postsecondary education in the career/technical discipline, combined with work experience in the career/technical discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic (AAS or certification) or professional credentials in HVAC.

Five years of professional industry work experience in HVAC

Experience teaching in higher education or at a secondary level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to effectively teach content material using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning

Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC

Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community

Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships

Ability to follow and issue directions

Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds

Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.

Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check

Ability to respond in the event of an emergency

This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.

Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application (NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.) :

Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; AND

A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND,

Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), AND

Three professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to . Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click